How to Pronounce "i don't have time to breathe"
expression
EYE dont hav TIME tuh BREETH
EYE dohnt hav TIME too BREETH
Definition
This expression means you are extremely busy and do not have any free time, not even to pause for a moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈhæv/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbɹið
British English
ˈaɪ/ /dəʊnt/ /hæv/ /tˈaɪm/ /tˈuː/ /bɹˈiːð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE dont hav TIME tuh BREETH
UK
EYE dohnt hav TIME too BREETH
Listen in Context
Lately, I don't have time to breathe with all this work.
She said she doesn't have time to breathe during exams.
Sometimes I don't have time to breathe at my job.
With all these meetings, I don't have time to breathe!